Water cooler and pump installation – Vortech 1996-1998 Ford 4.6L Mustang Cobra User Manual

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A. Remove the air dam from the lower radiator

core support.

B. Loosely attach the supplied water cooler

brackets to the cooler using the supplied 1/4"
hardware (see photo - 7). Following the photo,
position the cooler on the core support as far
towards the passenger side as possible. Using
the mounted cooler brackets as a guide, mark
the position on the lower radiator core support
where the bracket mounting holes must be
drilled (see photo - 5). Drill the four mounting
holes and attach the cooler assembly to the
core support with #12 hardware.

C. Notch the air dam to allow clearance for the

cooler mounting brackets and reinstall.

D. Route the previously attached 50" section of

hose extending downward from the lower 90

fitting on the water tank to the inlet of the water
pump. Secure hose with nylon ratchet clamps.

E. Secure the hoses to the chassis with provided

tie wraps.

F. Cut a piece of the 3/4" hose 42" in length and

attach to the outlet fitting of the water cooler.
Connect hose to the inlet fitting on the
aftercooler. The line should run parallel with
the return line. Trim the ends appropriately
and secure both with nylon ratchet clamps.

G. Following photo 8 and 9, attach the 90

hose

bend to the water cooler inlet. Slide the water
pump bracket onto the water pump and position
outlet of pump in line with the 90

hose bend.

Using the bracket as a guide mark and drill
holes in core support and attach with the
supplied hardware. Trim the 90

hose if

necessary, and secure with nylon ratchet
clamps.

Water Cooler and Pump Installation

NOTE: Hoses must not be kinked or restricted.
Route away from moving parts and direct
engine heat.

Photo - 8

Photo - 7